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New hotel plan for North East shopping centre scrapped as student accommodation proposed
A public consultation has opened on the project at Prince Bishops Place, Durham city, as proposals have been revised since planning permission was granted in July 2024
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Tributes to former North East teacher and sculptor renowned for depicting Northumbrian saints
Dr Fenwick Justin John Lawson carved many sculptures from trees in Durham and was a familiar and much-loved figure
Inmates at North East women's prison left with no heating or hot water
Generators are now being used to keep prisoners at HMP Low Newton warm
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Popular Newcastle bar The Mayfair to open in new North East location
It's been a huge hit in Newcastle and now The Mayfair is opening in another location in the North East
Woman foiled 'immature' man's bid to secretly film her in County Durham toilet
An “immature” and “inadequate” man's efforts to covertly film a female colleague using a staff toilet were thwarted by her "presence of mind".
'This is for Maya': Chappell family hail 'historic' moment petition hits 100,000
The family of murdered toddler Maya Chappell have hailed a “historic and emotional moment” after their campaign petition hit 100,000 signatures.
Celebrating 100 Years of Laughter: Laurel & Hardy Honoured in County Durham
A County Durham theatre is set to honour one of comedy’s most iconic double acts next month – a century after their rise to stardom. On Saturday 7 February, Bishop Auckland Town Hall will welcome An Evening with Laurel & Hardy: Centenary Tour – a special event hosted by TV presenter, music...
Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the weekend.
Hundreds of children discover their music talents in County Durham scheme
More than 890 primary school pupils across County Durham are taking part in a band-based music programme, helping them discover their musical talents.
Road closures set for County Durham and Darlington over the next two weeks
Drivers County Durham and Darlington should prepare for a series of road closures as essential works are scheduled to take place.
'Creepy' sex offender approached girl, 13, and young woman at Ferryhill bus stops
A ‘creepy’ sex offender approached two females, one a girl of 13, at bus stops in a town and made sexually explicit suggestions.
Prolific Shildon shoplifter jailed after Boxing Day theft despite judge's warning
Stealing almost £40-worth of goods from a filling station shop on Boxing Day resulted in a prolific thief being “sent down” to serve a 32-week prison sentence.
Date set for County Durham by-election after Reform councillor resigned
A by-election to fill a vacant seat held by a former Reform councillor in County Durham will be held in March.
County Durham children's home approved despite plea that residents 'deserve better'
A children's home in Bowburn has been approved, despite a plea from PCC Joy Allen that young people "deserve better" than the plans set out.
Durham Permaculture Teacher Publishes First Book with International Release
A local voice with a global reach A Durham City-based permaculture teacher is set to reach an international audience with the publication of his first book this spring. Wilf Richards, veg box manager for Abundant Earth, will see The Power of Permaculture Principles released on 1 March 2026. Publishe...
Family make 'time for action' plea on Maya's Law petition as seven-day deadline looms
The family of murdered toddler Maya Chappell have made an emotional plea for extra signatures to get them over the 100,000 signature threshold.
Lifeways launches biggest-ever recruitment drive in Durham
A social care giant has launched its biggest-ever recruitment campaign in Durham to attract a new generation of people into social care. Lifeways Group, the UK’s largest team providing support to adults with complex needs in the community, has launched You’re Not Just Anyone, with the aim o...
How many officers do all the police forces in the region have?
The North East police force with the most officers has been revealed after data was released by the Home Office.
County Durham teenager who dealt in crack cocaine given suspended prison sentence
A teenager found in possession of class A drug deals when arrested over an assault offence was mixing with older “bad influences” at the time.
Cathedral remembers 10 people who lost their lives in Durham rail crash 80 years ago
The choral evensong will be held at 5.30pm on Thursday (January 29) and will remember the ten people who lost their lives